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Article: NRCC: Tim Mahoney on Renewal of Bipartisan Terrorist Surveillance Legislation
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- April 29, 2008
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The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news release:
Rep. Tim Mahoney (FL-16) is unapologetic for his refusal to pass legislation critical to ensuring America's national security. It has been 68 days since the Protect America Act expired, but Tim Mahoney is outright refusing to support a measure that allow an immediate vote on the already passed bipartisan bill that passed the Senate earlier this year. The reason why? Mahoney claims it just isn't necessary.
"'I am not going to sign it,' said Rep. Tim Mahoney (D-Fla.) a member of the Blue Dogs. 'I just don't think it is necessary.'" (Politico, 4/24/08)
Mahoney has taken his loyalty to Speaker Pelosi to a new ...